International Education Week

November 17-21, 2025

Join us to celebrate International Education Week 2025! International Education Week is a joint initiative between the US Department of State and US Department of Education to help promote international education/programs that prepares Americans for a global world and attract future leaders from around the world to study and learn in the US. Join the Center for International Education as we lead SMSU with celebrating our global diversity on campus and encourage all Mustangs to study abroad.   

All Week

• Global Treats & Trivia every day 10AM-12PM, BA/CH Link
• Listen to international music all week in the Student Center!

Monday

Mustangs Study Abroad
4:00PM, Whipple Gallery
Learn about opportunities to visit the Bahamas, Greece, Ireland, and more!

Taste of Cultures: International Potluck
4:00PM, Whipple Gallery
Join the Global Foods Employee Group for an international potluck. Bring a friend and your favorite traditional food (enough for 10 people) to share at the potluck.

Tuesday

Taste of Cultures: Nepal
4:00 PM, Whipple Gallery
Learn about another country and culture from your international peers. A special cuisine will be featured so you can enjoy a taste of their culture. Sign up today to reserve your spot! Sign up in advance by emailing cie@smsu.edu or stop in the CIE to register in-person. Free and open to the first 40 people, first come first serve!

Wednesday

Taste of Cultures: Malawi
4:00 PM, Whipple Gallery
Learn about another country and culture from your international peers. A special cuisine will be featured so you can enjoy a taste of their culture. Sign up today to reserve your spot! Sign up in advance by emailing cie@smsu.edu or stop in the CIE to register in-person. Free and open to the first 40 people, first come first serve!

Thursday

Taste of Cultures – Jamaica
4:00 PM, Whipple Gallery
Learn about another country and culture from your international peers. A special cuisine will be featured so you can enjoy a taste of their culture. Sign up today to reserve your spot! Sign up in advance by emailing cie@smsu.edu or stop in the CIE to register in-person. Free and open to the first 40 people, first come first serve!

Taste of Cultures – Mali
4:30 PM, Whipple Gallery
Learn about another country and culture from your international peers. A special cuisine will be featured so you can enjoy a taste of their culture. Sign up today to reserve your spot! Sign up in advance by emailing cie@smsu.edu or stop in the CIE to register in-person. Free and open to the first 40 people, first come first serve!

Friday

International Gala
6:00-11:00 PM in the Upper Conference Center.
Enjoy an evening of international cuisine, a TedTalk, entertainment, a fashion show, and stay for the dance party! Cultural garments are encouraged! Tickets must be purchased in advance at the CIE office for $20 or reserve an entire table for 8 guests for $150/table.. Sponsored by the International Student Organization and Hmong Student Organization.